A surprise parliamentary vote to slash social programs by 8% will reshape municipal funding for the capital, forcing the Câmara Municipal to trim operations at community centres and healthcare facilities across the city.
With temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, federal offices across the city are implementing emergency closures that echo broader climate impacts shutting down celebrations from Washington to Philadelphia.
Federal legislation passed in late June aims to cool the capital's overheated rental market, yet implementation challenges leave residents uncertain about real relief.